verbally

adverb

Definition of verballynext
as in vocally

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Recent Examples of verbally These items are highly visual, offering a different medium for kids to express themselves other than verbally. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The culinary director said first and foremost, servers are supposed to mark on tickets and verbally announce to the kitchen any allergies. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 For Rohmer, sleeping together is always a far simpler maneuver than confiding one’s desires verbally. — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 People trust leaders who are emotionally anchored, not just verbally skilled. — Michelle De Almeida, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbally
  1. vocally
  2. audibly
  3. aloud
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  • Takaichi, who has vocally supported beefing up Japan’s security capabilities, is the last piece of the puzzle.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The demonstrators, affiliated with Youth Demand, an offshoot of a student division of climate action organization Just Stop Oil, then vocally called for England to end trade with Israel.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
Definition of vocally
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  • Those in the crowd held their breath—and audibly gasped—as the opening to season three unfolded onscreen.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
  • Most prominently, a character audibly references Raccoon City.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
Definition of audibly
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  • Morton read her lines aloud on set with Phoenix during production was booted from the movie and replaced by Scarlett Johansson in post production.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There was only so much Dombrowski could say aloud after the deadline.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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